JP2005321581A - Telephone usable as electronic musical instrument - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a telephone usable as an electronic musical instrument in a manner that an arbitrary program can be played by the user's will. <P>SOLUTION: When a mode selection key of a keyboard and the music to be played, a playing mode, the kind of a musical instrument and a part to be played are selected by selection keys, the displays corresponding to the notes to be pressed are displayed on a display element and corresponding numerical keys are lighted. The electronic tones are sounded by pressing the numerical keys corresponding to the notes while viewing the display of the display element. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument, for example, a portable telephone having a function as an electronic musical instrument.

Recent mobile phones can receive various information services and connect to the Internet. In addition, so-called ringtones that generate a melody sound at the time of an incoming call have become widespread. The ringtone may be built into the mobile phone from the beginning, or may be downloaded wirelessly. Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-111804 (Patent Document 1) describes a method in which favorite music can be played from a keyboard of a mobile phone as a ringtone.
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2002-111804 (paragraph numbers 0017, 0018, FIG. 3)

  The invention described in Patent Document 1 simply inputs favorite music data by key-inputting a ringtone song.

  Therefore, the present invention is not limited to ringtones, but provides a telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument so that an arbitrary piece of music can be played according to the user's intention.

  According to the present invention, input means, sound generation means for generating an electronic sound, storage means for storing timbre data of musical instruments and musical score data of music to be played, and data for specifying a performance sound are input from the input means. And a control means for executing a program for generating an electronic sound from the sound generation means based on the tone color data of the musical instrument and the musical score data according to the specified performance sound data.

  Preferably, it includes display means, the storage means stores guide data for guiding the operation of the performance sound input from the input means in accordance with the musical score data of the music to be played, and the control means displays based on the guide data. An operation guide for the input means is displayed on the means.

  Preferably, the storage means stores the waveform data of the musical instrument, the score data, and performance form data representing any performance form such as main melody, sub melody and accompaniment, and the control means stores the selected musical instrument. On the basis of the waveform data, the score data, and the performance form data, an electronic sound accompanied by a single performance or a single performance and an auxiliary melody or an accompaniment is generated from the sound generation means.

  Preferably, a plurality of telephones are provided, and each telephone has a performance mode in which the corresponding storage means represents any one of the musical score data, the waveform data of the plurality of musical instruments, and any of the main melody, sub melody and accompaniment. The data is stored, and the corresponding control means is based on the sound generation means corresponding to the electronic sound in the performance form selected by the selected instrument based on the waveform data, score data and performance form data of the selected instrument. Let them pronounce.

  Preferably, it includes data communication means for communicating data, and downloads at least one of timbre data of musical instruments, musical score data, and a program via the data communication means.

  Preferably, the input means is sensor means for detecting that vibration has been applied.

  In another aspect of the present invention, input means for inputting performance sound for composition, sound generation means for generating electronic sounds, storage means for storing performance sound data, A control means for executing a program for generating a composition performance sound from the sound generation means and storing the composed performance sound data in the storage means in response to input of data for specifying the performance sound from the input means; Is provided.

  Still another aspect of the present invention provides an input means, a sound generation means for generating an electronic sound to be played, a display means, a sound means for generating an electronic sound and displaying visual information synchronized with the electronic sound on the display means. And a control means for executing a program for determining whether or not the musical score data to be originally played has been sequentially input from the input means.

  According to the present invention, in response to input of data for specifying a performance sound from the input means, an electronic sound is generated from the sound generation means based on the tone color data of the musical instrument and the musical score data in accordance with the data of the specified performance sound. Therefore, the telephone can be used as an electronic musical instrument.

  In addition, in response to the input of the data for specifying the performance sound, the composed performance sound is generated from the sound generation means, and the composed performance sound data is stored in the storage means, so that an arbitrary telephone can be used. You can compose a performance.

  Furthermore, based on the waveform data of the musical instrument and the musical score data, the sound generation means generates an electronic sound, and the game machine is determined by determining whether or not the data specifying the electronic sound generated from the input means is sequentially input correctly. I can enjoy it.

  FIG. 1 is an external view of a telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument in one embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, the telephone 1 is provided with a display unit 2, a keyboard 3, a speaker 4 and a microphone 5 for a call function. The display unit 2 and the keyboard 3 have functions for a conventional telephone and are used for causing the telephone 1 to function as an electronic musical instrument.

  That is, the keyboard 3 includes numeric keys 31, 1,... 0, a mode key 32, a selection key 33, and a setting key 34. The numerical key 31 is operated to input data for specifying a performance sound by pressing any one of them, and is composed of a self-lighting key so that the key to be pressed can be lit. For example, “1”, “2”, “3”... Of the numeric keys 31 correspond to the musical sounds of “do”, “le” and “mi” and are lit according to the order of pressing. In order to input the following data, an operation guide for pressing a key corresponding to the musical tone “D”, “R”, “M” of the numerical key 31 is displayed.

  The mode key 32 is a key for displaying modes such as performance music, performance mode selection, instrument type, part to be played, performance data, waveform data, performance program download, etc. The selection key 33 is the mode key 32. For example, the displayed key is a key for selecting solo performance or ensemble in the performance mode, and the setting key 34 is for setting an item selected by the selection key 33.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument according to an embodiment of the present invention. The display unit 2, the keyboard 3, the speaker 4, and the microphone 5 illustrated in FIG. 1 are connected to the control unit 10. The control unit 10 is further connected to a sensor 6, a transmission / reception unit 7 as communication means, a waveform data storage unit 8, and a performance data storage unit 11. The control unit 10 includes a memory 101 for storing a performance program for playing as an electronic musical instrument, and a memory 102 for storing performance sound data at the time of composition described later with reference to FIG.

  The sensor 6 detects vibration caused by shaking the telephone 1 so that a musical sound can be input by shaking the telephone 1 instead of playing a song by operating the numerical key 31. The mode key 32 can be used to select whether the data for specifying the performance sound is input from the numerical key 31 or the data for specifying the performance sound by the output of the sensor 6 is input. The waveform data storage unit 8 stores timbre waveform data of various instruments, and the performance data storage unit 11 stores performance data representing the musical score of each instrument. These waveform data and performance data are preset or downloaded via the transmission / reception unit 7.

  When the performance piece is selected, the control unit 10 reads out the corresponding performance data from the performance data storage unit 11 and gives it to the sequencer 12. The sequencer 12 extends the time axis of the performance data read from the performance data storage unit 11 and outputs a performance sound. The sound source circuit 13 reads waveform data corresponding to the selected musical instrument from the waveform data storage unit 8. The tone generator circuit 13 is a synthesizer circuit that generates an envelope waveform such as an LPF or BPF filter circuit and an ADSR (Attach, Decay, Sustain, Release) circuit, and the like. 8 is sounded by the pitch and speed by the waveform data read from 8 and is generated from the speaker 14.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of a telephone set usable as an electronic musical instrument in one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a method of performing alone using the telephone set in one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a method of performing with three people.

  Performance data representing the musical score of each instrument is preset in the performance data storage unit 11, waveform data corresponding to each instrument is preset in the waveform data storage unit 8, and the performance program in the memory 101 is also stored in advance. It is assumed that it is preset.

  When the user operates the mode key 32 after turning on the power, the control unit 10 operates the mode key 32 in step (abbreviated as SP in the drawing) SP1 based on the input signal from the keyboard 3. Determine that. When the user selects the performance of the electronic musical instrument with the mode key 32, in step SP2, the control unit 10 determines that the electronic musical instrument performance is selected, and in step SP3, as shown in FIG. 2 displays a screen for selecting a performance song. When the user operates the selection key 33 to select a favorite musical piece, the control unit 10 determines that the musical piece has been selected in step SP4, and in step SP5, the musical piece is played as shown in FIG. 4B. Displays the mode, instrument type, and part to be played.

  In the performance mode selection, it is possible to select “single performance”, “ensemble”, and “composition / recording” by operating the selection key 33, and the type of musical instrument is “guitar”, by operating the selection key 33. Various instruments such as “sax”, “trumpet” and “piano” can be selected, and the part to be played can be selected by operating the selection key 33 such as “main melody”, “sub-melody”, “accompaniment”, etc. Selection is enabled.

  “Personal performance” is selected as the performance mode, “Piano” is selected as the instrument type, and “Main melody” is selected as the part to be played. When the control unit 10 determines in step SP6 that each item has been selected by the selection key 33, the control unit 10 displays display / non-display of the operation guidance on the display unit 2 as shown in FIG.

  When the user selects “guidance display” using the selection key 33, the control unit 10 determines in step SP7 that the guidance display has been selected, and displays an operation guidance as shown in FIG. 4D in step SP8. To do. That is, the control unit 10 displays the title of the selected song, the type of musical instrument, and the part on the display unit 2, and displays the key number corresponding to the note on the staff. The number of the key is displayed by changing the color of the number corresponding to the note that must be played, and the length of the note is adjusted by holding down the key while the color is displayed.

  Also, the control unit 10 turns on the key to be pressed, as indicated by hatching in accordance with the timing of the musical piece, among the numerical keys 31 of the keyboard 3 shown in FIG. . The user looks at the display and operates the corresponding keys “2”, “7”, “6”...

  In addition, when inputting a musical tone from the output of the sensor 6 without inputting a musical tone from the numerical keys 31, the movement when shaking the telephone 1 with the hand is increased or decreased, or the speed is changed. You can change the intensity and tempo of the sound.

  In step SP9, when it is determined that the numerical key 31 has been input, the control unit 10 generates a corresponding tone signal from the tone generator circuit 13 and causes the speaker 14 to generate a sound. That is, the control unit 10 controls the tone generator circuit 13 to generate a corresponding musical sound signal based on the waveform data corresponding to the selected piano based on the performance data corresponding to the main melody of the selected performance tune. The electronic sound is pronounced from.

  By repeating this operation, the operation guide for generating each sound according to the score is displayed, and the key to be pressed can be displayed on the display unit 2 together with the score data of the song to be played by lighting the corresponding key. In addition, by displaying the key to be pressed in a lit state, it is possible to display the note with the key number so that even a user who cannot read the note can easily perform. In addition, since the key to be pressed is lit according to the timing of the performance song, the performance can be enjoyed more easily.

  Further, it is possible to change the color of a note to be played on the screen of the display unit 2 and adjust the length of the note by holding down the key while the color is displayed on the screen.

  In the above description, the main melody is played in a solo performance, but the auxiliary melody and accompaniment sounds may be played automatically.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operation in the case of performing by three people. When three users perform ensembles, each user selects the same performance tune with the telephones possessed by each user, and then uses the selection key 33 to select “ensemble” as the performance mode displayed on the display unit 2. select. One of the three people selects “Sachs” as the type of musical instrument as shown in FIG. 5 (a), selects “Main melody” as the part to be played, and the other as the musical instrument to play. As shown in FIG. 5B, “trumpet” is selected, and “sub-melody” is selected as a part to be played. Further, the other person selects “piano” as the musical instrument to be played as shown in FIG. 5C, and selects “accompaniment” as the part to be played.

  The telephone possessed by each user stores in the corresponding waveform data storage unit 8 based on the performance data stored in the performance data storage unit 11 corresponding to the main melody, sub melody and accompaniment of the selected performance tune. Based on the waveform data of the selected instrument, the electronic sound of the corresponding instrument is generated. As a result, it is possible for the three users to play the selected musical piece as an ensemble by playing different instruments. Therefore, it is possible to enliven the venue by performing an ensemble with a plurality of people at a venue such as a wedding, year-end party, or new year party. It can also be used for music performance with the same musical instrument such as hand bell performance.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of composing, recording and mail transmission using the telephone in the embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the user can compose and record any original music by operating the keyboard 3 and send it to another telephone by e-mail. As shown in FIG. 6A, the mode key 32 is operated to select “composition / recording”, and the numeric key 31 is pressed to play the desired song. The control unit 10 outputs a musical sound signal corresponding to the pressed key from the sound source circuit 13 and stores it in the built-in memory 102 to make a recording state. During recording, recording is displayed as shown in FIG. Then, an email transmission operation is performed as shown in FIG. 6 (c), and the original song that has been composed and recorded is attached to the email and transmitted.

  Note that the composed original song may be used not only as an email attachment but also as a ringtone or wake-up sound of your phone.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which the telephone according to the embodiment of the present invention is used as a game machine. This example is a game in which the user can enjoy how accurately he / she can play by operating the numeric keys 31 in time with the notes and rhythm to be played. The display unit 2 changes the display of visual information in accordance with the notes and rhythm to be generated. That is, by reading a preset performance song, the display unit 2 displays a note 21 in time with the note and rhythm of the song, and displays a bar graph 22 in a different color. By operating the key 31, it can be enjoyed as a game how accurately the key can be operated in accordance with the performance music.

  In the above-described embodiments, the performance data representing the musical score of each musical instrument, the waveform data corresponding to each musical instrument, and software such as a performance program have been preset. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The data may be downloaded via the transmission / reception unit 7.

  In particular, since the tone generator circuit 13 and the software are different depending on the manufacturer in the cellular phone, it is preferable that the software that can be shared by each tone generator circuit can be downloaded by discussion between the manufacturers.

  In addition, waveform data corresponding to each instrument is preset for instruments that are likely to be played, such as pianos and guitars, and other instruments, special instruments, animal sounds and special sounds, etc. It may be developed as a download service for a fee.

  Further, the musical score data of the part to be played in the solo performance and the data for freely playing the other parts may be downloaded separately or both.

  Further, in relation to the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, various music data of music software used for game software and game software that can be operated by key operation in accordance with the musical note displayed on the screen and how accurately it can be played. May be downloaded.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described with reference to drawings, this invention is not limited to the thing of embodiment shown in figure. Various modifications and variations can be made to the illustrated embodiment within the same range or equivalent range as the present invention.

  The telephone according to the present invention can be used as an electronic musical instrument rather than a simple telephone because an electronic musical instrument is selected by a mode key and a numeric song on the keyboard can be operated to play a personal favorite song.

1 is an external view of a telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument in one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram of the telephone which can be used as an electronic musical instrument in one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the telephone apparatus which can be used as an electronic musical instrument in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of performing independently using the telephone in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure for demonstrating the method of ensemble by three persons using the telephone in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of composition, recording, and mail transmission using the telephone in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example which utilizes the telephone in embodiment of this invention as a game machine.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Telephone, 2 Display part, 3 Keyboard, 4,14 Speaker, 5 Microphone, 6 Sensor, 7 Transmission / reception part, 8 Waveform data storage part, 10 Control part, 11 Performance data storage part, 12 Sequencer, 13 Sound source circuit.

Claims (8)

Input means;
Pronunciation means for producing electronic sounds,
Storage means for storing the waveform data of the musical instrument and the musical score data of the song to be played;
In response to input of data for specifying a performance sound from the input means, an electronic sound is generated from the sound generation means based on the waveform data of the musical instrument and the score data by the specified performance sound data. A telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument, comprising a control unit that executes a program to be executed. In addition, including a display means,
The storage means stores guidance data for guiding the operation of the performance sound input from the input means according to the musical score data of the music to be played,
The telephone set usable as an electronic musical instrument according to claim 1, wherein the control means displays an operation guide of the input means on the display means based on the guidance data. The storage means stores musical instrument waveform data, musical score data, and performance form data representing any form of performance such as main melody, sub melody and accompaniment,
The control means causes the sounding means to generate an electronic sound accompanied by a single performance or a single performance and an auxiliary melody or accompaniment based on the waveform data, score data and performance form data of the selected musical instrument. Or a telephone that can be used as the electronic musical instrument according to 2; A plurality of the telephones are provided,
Each phone
Corresponding storage means stores musical score data, one of waveform data of a plurality of musical instruments, and performance form data representing performance of one of main melody, sub melody and accompaniment,
The corresponding control means causes the electronic sound to be generated from the corresponding sound generation means in the performance form selected by the selected instrument based on the waveform data, score data and performance form data of the selected instrument. A telephone that can be used as the electronic musical instrument according to any one of 3 above. Furthermore, it includes data communication means for communicating data,
5. The telephone set usable as an electronic musical instrument according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the timbre data of the musical instrument, the musical score data, and the program is downloaded through the data communication unit.   The telephone set usable as an electronic musical instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the input means is sensor means for detecting that vibration is applied. Input means for inputting data for specifying a performance sound for composition;
Pronunciation means for producing electronic sounds,
Storage means for storing performance sound data;
In response to input of data for specifying a performance sound from the input means, a program for causing the sounding means to pronounce the composed performance sound and storing the composed performance sound data in the storage means is executed. A telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument. Input means;
Pronunciation means for generating electronic sounds to be played,
Display means;
A program for generating electronic sounds from the sound generation means and displaying visual information synchronized with the electronic sounds on the display means, and determining whether or not the musical score data to be originally played from the input means is sequentially input correctly is executed. A telephone that can be used as an electronic musical instrument.

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